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Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East

Grades 09–12 · High · Tempe, AZ · NCES 040032102155

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At a glance

Reported students

4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona high enrollment

36th percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

27.5

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East: 4 reported students.

State peer staffing position

1st percentile

0.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
8
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
1.3:1

What the reported data says about Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tempe. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439). NCES reports 4 students for 2024–25.

Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0.2:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (50%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East

  1. 1How do the reported 0.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
12.5%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White50%
  • Hispanic50%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Pinnacle Online - WMCB

High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439)

09–1251under 0.1 mi
James Madison Preparatory School

High · Charter · James Madison Preparatory School (79063)

06–121300.4 mi
Marcos De Niza High School

High · Tempe Union High School District (4287)

09–121,4080.5 mi
EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School

High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)

09–1200.5 mi
Tempe Preparatory Academy

High · Charter · Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361)

06–124312 mi
EVIT - Compadre High School

High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)

09–1202 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East

What grades does Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East serve?

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439).

How many students attend Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East?

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East reported 4 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 8 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East?

The calculated ratio is 0.2:1, based on 4 students and 17.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East in?

Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East is part of Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinnacle Online - WMCB (under 0.1 mi), James Madison Preparatory School (0.4 mi), Marcos De Niza High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.